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Part 47
Thief 2: The Metal Age

Part 47

Complete Part 47 of Thief 2: The Metal Age, covering the Amalgamating Machine, Rolling Machine, and Sealing Machine.

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Complete Part 47 of Thief 2: The Metal Age, covering the Amalgamating Machine, Rolling Machine, and Sealing Machine.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In Bay B, use the Amalgamating Machine to create flash mines by mixing 1x quicklime mixture and 1x acid mixture to create a flare mixture, then combine 1x flare mixture and 1x metal chassis.
  2. 2
    Alternatively, create explosive/sunburst devices by combining 1x iron chassis and 1x quicklime mixture in the Amalgamating Machine to create a mine bulb.
  3. 3
    Take the mine bulb to Factory Bay D and place it into the right hopper of the Sealing Machine, and a bantam node (a type of component) into the left hopper to create your explosive device.
  4. 4
    Return to Factory Bay A, where you entered via the lift. Be stealthy as Children (enemy NPCs) are present.
  5. 5
    Place a STEEL PLATE in the small hopper on the north side of the ROLLING MACHINE (a large industrial machine).
  6. 6
    Climb the ladder and drop the STAGE 1 PIECE into the hole on top of the Rolling Machine.
  7. 7
    Collect the resulting STAGE 2 PIECE.
  8. 8
    To create the Quote Scroll (a secret item containing developer quotes), place one of the large body pieces of a Child into the top of the Rolling Machine, place a steel plate into the hopper, and press the button. Repeat this process four more times. If more body pieces are needed, destroy more Children with mines or explosive devices, or use your sword.
  9. 9
    If you cannot create the Quote Scroll, its contents can be found in the 'RES' folder within your Thief 2 installation directory, in the 'books.crf' file, under the 'English' folder as 'M16B66.STR'.
  10. 10
    Proceed to Bay D, located to the north. Go west along the western edge of the map, ignoring side entrances.
  11. 11
    Find the ladder in the north-west corner, west of the Fluid-Vapor Interchange. Grab the vine arrow (an arrow that creates a climbable vine) on the floor nearby.
  12. 12
    The ladder leads to a bridge. Fire a moss arrow (an arrow that creates a mossy surface) onto the brick platform to the south and jump across.
  13. 13
    From the brick platform, look down for a large hole. Land on the lamp below to avoid damage.
  14. 14
    Drop into the next hole, which leads into a one-way tunnel. Exit this tunnel via a ladder into Bay D.
  15. 15
    In Bay D, hide under a ramp to avoid the two patrolling Children.
  16. 16
    Locate the LINKING MACHINE (another industrial machine) on the other side of the room. Use the ramp overhead to climb to the top.
  17. 17
    Crawl along the top and drop onto the platform above the LINKING MACHINE'S hopper.
  18. 18
    Drop a single GAUGE (a component) and a BANTAM NODE into the hopper.
  19. 19
    Clamber back up top and walk to the end of the platform next to the wall.
  20. 20
    Face the small ledge sticking out from the wall. Save your game.
  21. 21
    Consume a Speed Potion (a consumable item that temporarily increases movement speed), then run and jump to mantle onto the ledge.
  22. 22
    Sneak through the tunnel, take the key, and use it to open the two locked doors.
  23. 23
    You will emerge on the lift platform, next to the lift.
Tips
  • The Amalgamating Machine is in Bay B.
  • The Rolling Machine is in Factory Bay A.
  • The Sealing Machine and Linking Machine are in Factory Bay D.
  • Avoid disabling the Children in Bay A if possible, as your gear is more useful later.
  • If Children get stuck near the Rolling Machine, try dragging them away with broadheads (a type of arrow) or a noisemaker (a distraction item).
  • Alternatively, let them spot you and use the Rolling Machine to make their bombs rebound and destroy them.
  • The bridge in the north-west leads to an upper hub area with a healing fountain and two locked doors, and provides access to the North Apse and an alternative route into Bay E.
  • The Quote Scroll does not count toward the secret count for the mission.
  • The two locked doors in Bay D lead to the lift platform.
  • Flash Mines
  • Explosive / Sunburst Devices
  • Stage 2 Piece
  • Quote Scroll (Secret)
  • Regulating Round (created via Linking Machine)

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